Taking The Stress Out Of Estate Planning And Probate
On Behalf of The Hinson Law Firm, P.A. | Nov 22, 2022 | Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Probate
Anyone who believes they may have an interest in the deceased's assets may contest a will in probate court. According to the Florida State Legislature, after the testator's death, an individual may dispute an entire will's contents or a portion of it. Wills must name...
On Behalf of The Hinson Law Firm, P.A. | Aug 24, 2022 | Probate
When your Uncle Joe created his will and wished to name you his personal representative, you readily agreed, thinking the required responsibilities were still years away. Now that your uncle has died unexpectedly, you will have to administer his estate much sooner...
On Behalf of The Hinson Law Firm, P.A. | Jun 2, 2022 | Probate
When individuals pass away in Florida, their estates may enter into probate so that the family may settle the deceased final financial affairs. According to the Florida Bar, probate matters may include settling debts and dispersing money and property to beneficiaries...
On Behalf of The Hinson Law Firm, P.A. | May 26, 2022 | Probate
After you die, your estate plan will dictate how to distribute your assets. For this to occur, your estate will go through the probate process. According to the Florida Courts, probate is a process overseen by the court system that involves identifying all of a...
On Behalf of The Hinson Law Firm, P.A. | Feb 27, 2022 | Probate
According to NerdWallet’s yearly Credit Card Debt Study for 2022, American households carry an average debt load of $155,622. When dying with outstanding debts, the executor named in your will may need to pay some of them from your estate’s assets. Surviving spouses...
On Behalf of The Hinson Law Firm, P.A. | Nov 23, 2021 | Estate Planning, Probate
In Florida, every estate must pass through probate. Familiarizing yourself with what the process involves will help you plan ahead strategically. The first step is to make a petition for probate with the appropriate court. If there is a will, the probate court rules...
On Behalf of The Hinson Law Firm, P.A. | Oct 4, 2021 | Probate
Florida provides two different types of probate. As noted by the Florida Bar, property may transfer to heirs through either a formal administration or summary administration process. With a formal process, the probate court settles the deceased's financial matters....
On Behalf of The Hinson Law Firm, P.A. | Mar 12, 2021 | Estate Planning, Probate
Not everyone interested in estate planning realizes that writing a will isn't always necessary. Sometimes, it is possible to leave things to heirs without going through probate. Interestingly, a Florida court could probate a will, but some assets don't require...
On Behalf of The Hinson Law Firm, P.A. | Oct 19, 2020 | Probate
If you're new or a veteran to the real estate industry, then you may have heard that probate is something that you should avoid as much as possible. There are plenty of people in Florida who spend a lot of time and money writing their estate plan to avoid probate....
On Behalf of The Hinson Law Firm, P.A. | Sep 16, 2020 | Probate
Estate planning is important for everyone no matter what their assets look like. Anyone who has children should at least have a last will and testament. This document allows them to appoint a guardian of their choosing. People in Florida should know that an executor...
